God BLESS Bruce Gore! I don't believe there is a single man ALIVE better at teaching church history with both objectivity and OVERFLOWING with Christian encouragement
Some say the martyrs died in vain..but here I am, 2000 years later, inspired by the honorable deaths of men much greater than me..I only wish, if polycarps or Justin’s fate became my own, that i would have the same courage they were gifted to endure.
You are by far the most interesting speaker I've encountered. I'm a long distance truck driver and have listened to 7 of your lectures and plan on listening to many more
Superb presentation and appealing delivery. I’ve been studying the early church now for 10 years plus and to date this man is one of the best orators of all I have heard. Will hear much more of him in MY future should the Lord will and I live. Thank you dear brother.
"We look at these people in history as such remarkable heroic people, but they were remarkable and heroic by Grace" He'll give you the Grace to do whatever he calls you to do" Amen brother Gore beautiful construction of verses
Not your typical Sunday school lessons you hear in churchianity Today....makes me appreciate the legacy of incomparable christ more than ever...thanks brother Bruce gore ...your a great teacher. .I'm blessed to have recently find you ...God richly bless you
Professor Bruce, thank you for being so evidently faithful to the Lord with your many, many years of QUALITY study for our benefit. I'll admit that I was one of those who thought he had a handle on a good number of things -- and then stumbling upon content like yours -- realized quickly that I'm just getting started. Appreciate your model of humility as well. Thank you, sir.
I love church history. I just discovered your lectures and am 2/3rds of the way through this first video. I really appreciate your teaching style and bringing the hay down from the lofts so us cows can eat it. Looking forward to watching the entire series.
Bruce . I want to Thank You for all your work . Its taking me 4 + years to figure out how the Bible was being turned upside down. God saved me. But let us never forget that God looks at a mans Heart . If He finds Faith in His Dear Son , He moves mountains that is in paths way. Takes that old heart of stone and replaces that of stone to that of flesh. Thanks again Bruce. If you be of Chtist....Thank You Brother !!!
Excellent work here Bruce! I like the way you have organized the facts in these early years. The 3, 3, and 3 is very easy to remember. You have a nice style of mixing in anecdotal snippets with the principles. It gives the overall presentation a warm tone!
You're my favorite history teacher. Thank you so much for sharing these videos with us. I'm making another trip through, this time with a timeline to fill in.
ohh wow I'm excited for this playlist. I found this from Redeemed Zoomer and can't wait to watch these (and the playlist on philosophy and history of Christian thought).
Thank you for posting these videos for the church to learn. You, like brother RC are a well spoken teacher. I wish more churches would teach history. Best Regards from Idaho Falls + Soli deo Gloria ☝️ 2 John 1:6 KJB
It is a joy to learn and reflect. In public gatherings where the Word and His Story are taught, I laugh sometimes and people around think I'm impious. But I suppose I am just an odd temperament among the Family.
New to your page, subscribed. I am not Presbyterian but recognize high quality research and lectures that keep one interested and learn. These are really good. Thank you for making these and making them available.
Really interesting! As a Brazilian mainline Presbyterian, this will help me a lot to understand more about our history. I will listen to the other videos. Thank you.
Many thanks Brother for your work, greetings and blessings from Scotland having completed studies on the Historical context of the Christina faith I have begun these lectures with great excitement many thanks indeed
Mr. Gore, you are such an elegant teacher, I wish I had your class....may the Grace of Lord keep Shining thru you in teaching the Good Word....God Bless you and your family!!!
Very enlightening & interesting. Thank you for presenting Church History which deepens Catholic faith. Hope this can be included in Catechism. God bless.
Thank you for this great lecture. Between you and Ryan Reeves, I believe there is hope that I will get my knowledge of the early church leaders, thinkers, and heretics straightened out. I quietly sobbed hearing Polycarp’s last words, and was comforted by your reassurance that if called upon to make a pro/con choice regarding my faith, that God’s grace will guide me through. And Romans 8:28 has to be on a par with some of the greatest quotes from Shakespeare, besides being perhaps some of the most comforting words from the Bible, outside of Psalms. This from someone who still has huge gaps to fill with regards to the Great Book. Thank you for your lectures, and your lessons.
Bruce, this is one very powerful lecture. So moving and so real, especially of Polycarp and of your analysis, of his words even moved me myself. Where do you find the incredible method of persuasion, I do not know, and on the other hand I would be the very first person to second your nomination to be the President if it being possible, because I know you would be a leader that can put all the other presidents to shame. Thanks for this lecture. So much food for thought indeed. Dave
***** It is true, because you have a gift that is beyond my ability, so natural yet so powerful that drives home your presentations. I can only dream of being able to do like you can do, and captivate people in keeping their interest on your lecture full 100%. I can assure you if your lecture is a 24 hour marathon, I would put toothpicks to keep my eyes opened like Mr. Bean did when he wanted to go to a beach in Cannes France. Anyway, good to hear from you again.
I would really appreciate if you could make a teaching on TALMUDISM in connection with Religious threat. ( " the book Facts are Facts by Benjamin H Freedman") is a must read for the serious Bible student.
Pertaining Clement; “Some things never change”, true. Having that in mind, It’s rather telling how today the church at large rebuffed clement of Alexandria and does exactly the opposite, gives the wheel of the SUV to the teenagers and nowadays it’s the youngsters and it’s culture that is leading the church in every way. Some things never change, but this time our response to the same issue was not correct. Clement should be read together with his reproofs more often today, don’t you agree Mr Gore?
You bring history to life, Bruce. I love history but at my Catholic school, I chose Latin instead. In retrospect, I should have chosen History. You are also a comedian, which makes your lectures more attractive to listen to.
I feel that a special supplemental lecture on St. Irenaeus and the Council of Carthage 397 could be profitably added to this series. As per the "young turks rebellion" at the end of the 1st Century, the opposite side of the coin is that the Old Leadership was dying off and needed replenishing. It is good to respect the older leaders, but it is also good that the older leaders groom their successors. The replenishment of the leaders also needs to be discussed in conjunction with the idea of Apostolic Succession.
I have watched this series of videos before. It is my desire to teach this information to fellow Christians, at least up until Jonathan Edwards, in a Sunday School class. If this information was in a book, like the Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible, I would buy it.
Bruce Gore . Interesting and informative series Bruce. Have I missed the bit about the Jesuits? I don’t believe you mention them much. Any links to where you explain their role and the pull towards ecumenicalism and the spiritual exercises of Loyola ? Those spiritual exercises that now dominate so many of the ‘Protestant ‘ denominations. I look forward to your reply.
There is a great new movie out by martin scorcaisey about the christians in nagasaki.....it seems to capture this very thing.....the forcing of denial.....its called "the silence" and it is breathtaking.....BRUCE GORE IS TOP O' THE POPS FOR CLARITY I FIND.
...no need to respond to my question on the Peter Waldo video..this is such a help. I watched this a long time ago..but my mind wasn't ready for it..now things are "clicking" better..I didn't know Antoninus Pius was still a part of the persecution..I thought he "undid it" so to speak..it makes WAY more sense now knowing that he was when counting 10. I'm JUST getting into reading the early church writers..I was stubborn thinking it all stopped at the Bible..but now..I think.."they didn't consider Isaiah's work much for a hundred years or so, and they wouldn't consider the early church writers as much at the time..and people have a hard time with the Bible much less ADDING anything else.. EVEN TO THIS DAY.."..and I think if they hadn't glorified/deified just the title of "the Bible"..and shut their minds off at ANY other works after...I personally feel they would stop throwing crap at a wall with Revelation hoping something will stick..lol.
Something (trivia) that I find interesting? Titus Domitian summoned the grandson of Jude (brother of Christ) to speak of his uncle Christ. At the Imperial Court in Rome.
According to Abelard Reuchlin, Pliny the Younger was Arrius Calpurnius Piso's much younger foster brother. Pliny wrote most of the letters of Paul and assisted Arrius in writing the book of Luke. Roman Piso has published several papers on Pliny. Arrius = St. Peter. Pliny = St. Paul. St. Polycarp = Proculus Calpurnius Piso, Arrius' son and New Testament author.
"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. {15} Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. {16} Be of the same mind one toward another. *Mind not high things, **_but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits._* {17} Recompense to no man evil for evil. *Provide things honest **_in the sight of all men._* {18} If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. {19} Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. {20} *Therefore **_if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:_* for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. {21} *Be not overcome of evil, **_but overcome evil with good._*" (Romans 12:14-21) "And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; *that he might make thee know that **_man doth not live by bread only,_** but **_by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD_** doth man live.*" (Deuteronomy 8:3) " *_And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,_* {3} *Blessed are **_the poor in spirit:_* for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. {4} Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. {5} Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. {6} *Blessed are they **_which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:_** for they shall be filled.*" (Matthew 5:2-6) " *{9} But take heed to yourselves: **_for they shall deliver you up to councils;_* and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: *_and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them._* {10} *_And the gospel must first be published AMONG ALL_** nations. **_{11} But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up,_*_ take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, _*_neither do ye premeditate_*_: but _*_whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye_*_: for _*_it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost._*" (Mark 13:9-11)
I have seven lectures dealing with first century history. They are part of a playlist available on my TH-cam channel called Historical Context of the Bible. The first of those lectures is here: th-cam.com/video/E4pkKtDMJo8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for your interest!
+Thabani Maphosa Such a book is only a twinkle in the eye of my publisher. There are excellent resources in church history available, however, and little need for me to rewrite a story that has been well documented by others. Thanks for your interest!
HI Bruce Gore, I am trying to understand what it means that we are Gods husbandry. Do you have a contact that I could email you some of my questions. Sole Deo Gloria.
An interesting fact I think a lot of people don't notice. Polycarp was discipled by the apostle John. He was also baptised by John. In his speech to Rome just before his death, he says 86 years he has served Christ. He was 86 when he said this. If he had served Christ his entire 86 years of life, and had been baptised by the apostle John, then wouldn't that imply he was baptised as an infant by the apostle John... Just a thought.
Mr. Gore do you still recommend Bruce Shelley's Church History ? What else if any would you recommend ? Another great lecture by the way ! Also, where can I find a collection of these early Christian writings ?
Shelley’s history is an excellent introduction to church history. He avoids a lot of technical detail, and writes in an interesting way that is engaging and clear. For students who are looking for a more comprehensive treatment of particular areas of church history, there are other resources that go into greater detail. I believe the most thorough treatment of the subject remains Philip Schaff’s 8 volume treatment of the history of the Christian movement.
@@GoreBruce my apologies but you may have perhaps become my goto for book recommendations. I will attempt to not bother you for a few days after this question. Do recommend a good read concerning the life of the apostles during and/or following the life of Christ ?
@@patriothippie5881 Best place to start is with the 'father' of Church History, Eusebius: www.amazon.com/Eusebius-Ecclesiastical-History-Complete-Unabridged/dp/1975666887/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1H7WTBHT92RKB&dchild=1&keywords=eusebius+church+history&qid=1617389969&sprefix=eusebius%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWUFPSDhFT1hNMFI1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTg3NzM1MllNVzU3QlJGVzRGVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgxNzg5RjZSNFZPNk82V0dOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== The most comprehensive collection of early Christian writings is 'The Ante-nicene fathers' holybooks.com/ante-nicene-fathers-vol-i-ix/
Please find my playlist on Historical Context of the Bible and refer to the last few lectures that cover events of the first century. Thanks for your interest!
Bruce Gore Thanks. I came across your material while teaching through Daniel at an EPC in Laurel, Mississippi. Very helpful material. Are you familiar with the preaching and commentaries of Dale Ralph Davis? Your teaching styles are similar. I commend is OT commentaries to you.
The Eastern Orthodox churches (Greek, Russian, etc.) did not really show up in history as a defined branch of the Christian movement until much later, especially after the fall of the western Roman empire (c. 476).
Hi Pastor Gore. Do you believe that the Montanists were sort of the predecessors for the modern day Charismatic or Pentecostal movement or that they, at least, share some perspectives?
I think the Montanists represent a strand of Christian thought that has been with us in virtually every generation. It tends to decry the 'lifelessness' of the contemporary church, it tends to emphasize an immediate and rather dramatic expression of the work of the Spirit, and it tends to view itself as a harbinger of the soon return of Christ. We've always had such movements. Some but not all charismatic / Pentecostal types had embraced such views. Thanks for a good question, Pastor.
I need to understand something. Paul had previously preached in Antioch and believers were called Christians. How did it become the centre of Jewish CHRISTIANITY?
I watched the presentation on both Luther and Calvin, I found both to be very well put together. I do; however, have many questions about some of the actual doctrines that they taught. Do you have any sources to look into that some more? Thanks for your service.
I am currently developing a course covering philosophy and history of Christ which will cover those matters in greater detail, but it will be a while before I reach that period.
Most of our knowledge of the Montanists comes from those who opposed them, and who generally regarded them as heretical. The crux of the issue seems to be related to their belief that their founder was given new revelations, especially regarding the end-times, which were put on the same authority as the canonical scriptures.
actually, Clement of Rome was the FOURTH, not the third. Peter led the church until 67, Linus until 76, Anacletus until 91, and then we get Clement until 100. As for a LUcius that you mentioned, that was not until half a century later. Lucius led the Church from 153-154.
Peter being the first bishop is not factual history. Paul's letter to Romans written in 50 AD, never mentions Peter when he greets the important members of congregation in name. We do know however, Peter was trying to convert Jews and Gentiles in Jerusalem and Antioch according to Paul's letter to Galatians written in same time period.
@Protestant Warrior You are a bit off. First of all, the user name that you use implies you might not be above twisting facts and twisting them to fit your view. I hope I am wrong about this point. Secondly, it is a fact that Peter and Paul both were in Prison together. If Peter was sharing a cell with Paul why would he send greetings? He is right there with him. Thirdly, the biblical references we have of Peter in Jerusalem date to the early years all before the year 35. This is like saying there is no immigration because birth certificates show a different birth place. fourthly, Peter writes in his letters that he writes from Babylon which was an early church reference for Rome. fifthly, we know there was a Christian community because Paul wrote to it. Every early community had a bishop. If Peter was not the bishop of Rome, can you tell me who it was then? This last point alone is enough to destroy your rebuttal. If there was a community in Rome, that means there was a bishop there in the first place. If there is no bishop in Rome, then there is no Christian community in Rome. If there is a Christian community in Rome there is a bishop in Rome. Therefore, whether it was Peter or not it makes no difference. (although history proves it was Peter). And if there is a bishop of Rome, there is a pope, or that is the term used for the bishop of Rome.
@@mightyeagle51 what documents are there that say Paul shared a prison cell with Peter? The 12 Apostles were trained by Jesus and Sent out to preach and teach itineraries overseers Why would Peter called to be An Apostle to The 12 tribe’s of Israel settle down in Gentile Rome? But Paul was sent to The Gentiles! Why would 2 Apostles be stepping on each other’s toes? When All The earth needed The Gospel message? Do you think RC is anything remotely like the first generation church?
This is the first in a series that treats the history of the Christian movement from the 2nd century to the present. The series that preceded it was on biblical history, found in the Playlist, Historical Context of the Bible. Thanks for your interest!
These are not available on dvd. They are, however, available as downloads if you would like. Please contact me at bruce@brucegore.com. Thanks for your interest!
I noticed that you are giving a Sunday school lesson. Is it because the Sabbath is on Sunday? Because I know your historical lessons also tie into a lot of Christians not being allowed to honor the true Sabbath... Can someone give me some insight.
I follow the mainstream tradition of the church that regards the Saturday Sabbath as a mark of the Old Covenant that was brought to its completion in Christ, as he set aside permanently the Old and inaugurated the New Covenant in his redemptive work. The primary significance of the Old Covenant Sabbath was to point to the 'rest' given to God's people in that finished work of Christ. The New Testament therefore does not repeat the rule as to a Saturday Sabbath, but rather affirms that for the Christian the Sabbath is 'today' (Hebrews 3 & 4), i.e., every day is a day of 'rest' in Christ and his atoning work. It is for this reason that the New Covenant warns against traditional Jewish Sabbath keeping (Col. 2:16-17), and leaves the matter of observances of particular days to the individual conscience (Rom. 14:5-6). Very early in Christian history, Sunday was chosen as the day of worship, which seemed appropriate enough given that the Saturday Sabbath celebration God's work in creation, and Sunday was the day in which the great event of a New Creation occurred. It has generally been understood, however, that the choice of Sunday was not a New Testament mandate, but a natural and convenient recognition that we are in a New Covenant, that we are still required to meet in corporate worship (Heb. 10:24-25), and that the first day of the week was a good choice for a convenient time to do so. The degree to which a Sunday Sabbath was observed as a day of 'rest' has been a matter of varying opinion, but as a rule Christian people have generally believed that it is good to have a day off, a day of rest, and have therefore followed to a greater of lesser extent the standards set forth in connection with the Sabbath regulations of the Old Testament, but recognizing that the New Testament itself is conspicuously silent on the application of such rules.
Re-council REG There was no *evening and morning* on the seventh day, when God rested. Genesis chaptet 1 The internal evidence in Hebrew chapters 4 suggests this rest day was and *IS* still open, and is a *condition Christians can enter into* in Christ Jesus, the Lord of the sabbath. You need to come out of the *cave of shadows* into the *realities in Christ* Shalom in his rest 🙏
Acts chapters 2 ~ 5 The first believers who had just been baptised in The 🕊Holy Spirit 🔥 Sold their land!? Physical Israel was no longer important! God by His long suffering Grace gave The Jews 1 full generation (40 years) to change their minds (repent) They didn’t but went into Jerusalem as The Roman armies surrounding the capital Temple city While The believers remembered what The Messiah had said to them ~ they fled 70 ad The Temple and old covenant age was totally dissolved by YHVH Just as HE said. The New Covenant Kingdom is within ~ spiritual ~ invisible not observable not physical. What is the end goal of modern Judaism in the modern Jewish state? A new temple?? Definitely Not YHVH idea!!! So who will sit in it?? Only trouble can come of it!
God BLESS Bruce Gore! I don't believe there is a single man ALIVE better at teaching church history with both objectivity and OVERFLOWING with Christian encouragement
I came here by watching your video.
Came here after your church fathers video. Thank you sir.
came here bc of you
Fancy seeing you here. I discovered this scholar, Bruce Gore because of you.
Some say the martyrs died in vain..but here I am, 2000 years later, inspired by the honorable deaths of men much greater than me..I only wish, if polycarps or Justin’s fate became my own, that i would have the same courage they were gifted to endure.
Me also 😊💯🇦🇺
We're on this timeline. ❤
I always like prof Bruce Gore's teaching. it is very easy understand it. So I can share it with others. Thx you.
You are by far the most interesting speaker I've encountered. I'm a long distance truck driver and have listened to 7 of your lectures and plan on listening to many more
Thanks for the lift!
@@GoreBruce any time!! Hopefully one day I'll be able to pass on the knowledge that I'm getting from you. Have a great day
Superb presentation and appealing delivery. I’ve been studying the early church now for 10 years plus and to date this man is one of the best orators of all I have heard. Will hear much more of him in MY future should the Lord will and I live. Thank you dear brother.
Thank you for such kind feedback!
Cant help being emotional - i was reduced into tears with all the information i got from this material. Thank you so much for sharing this Mr Gore!
"We look at these people in history as such remarkable heroic people, but they were remarkable and heroic by Grace" He'll give you the Grace to do whatever he calls you to do"
Amen brother Gore beautiful construction of verses
I just heard him say that phrase when I clicked on comments. Beautifully said and written. Praise God!! 🙏🏻♥️
Thank you for this lecture Dr. Bruce Gore. May God bless you a thousand fold. ❤️
You’re an excellent teacher brother. God has blessed you greatly with wisdom and understanding - thank you for sharing it with the world ❤
Not your typical Sunday school lessons you hear in churchianity Today....makes me appreciate the legacy of incomparable christ more than ever...thanks brother Bruce gore ...your a great teacher.
.I'm blessed to have recently find you ...God richly bless you
Professor Bruce, thank you for being so evidently faithful to the Lord with your many, many years of QUALITY study for our benefit.
I'll admit that I was one of those who thought he had a handle on a good number of things -- and then stumbling upon content like yours -- realized quickly that I'm just getting started. Appreciate your model of humility as well. Thank you, sir.
Thank you!
Thank you for the awesome teaching.
❤From Mauritius
Praise the Lord - thanks Bruce for the wonderful talk.
Thanks again Bruce. Gods continued blessings.
I love church history. I just discovered your lectures and am 2/3rds of the way through this first video. I really appreciate your teaching style and bringing the hay down from the lofts so us cows can eat it. Looking forward to watching the entire series.
Love your channel ! God Bless and Keep you
Bruce i just wanted to echo everyone here. Great job. Very engaging and informative. A real blessing
Thank you!
Bruce . I want to Thank You for all your work . Its taking me 4 + years to figure out how the Bible was being turned upside down. God saved me. But let us never forget that God looks at a mans Heart . If He finds Faith in His Dear Son , He moves mountains that is in paths way. Takes that old heart of stone and replaces that of stone to that of flesh. Thanks again Bruce. If you be of Chtist....Thank You Brother !!!
...and thanks to you as well for the encouraging feedback.
Thanks Bruce amazing lectures
Thanks!
These lectures are a blessing
Excellent work here Bruce! I like the way you have organized the facts in these early years. The 3, 3, and 3 is very easy to remember. You have a nice style of mixing in anecdotal snippets with the principles. It gives the overall presentation a warm tone!
I appreciate your kind review!
You're my favorite history teacher. Thank you so much for sharing these videos with us. I'm making another trip through, this time with a timeline to fill in.
Thank you!
ohh wow I'm excited for this playlist. I found this from Redeemed Zoomer and can't wait to watch these (and the playlist on philosophy and history of Christian thought).
Thank you for posting these videos for the church to learn. You, like brother RC are a well spoken teacher. I wish more churches would teach history. Best Regards from Idaho Falls +
Soli deo Gloria ☝️
2 John 1:6 KJB
May God give the grace and means to retain this teaching, yummy and an erudite treatment of foundational church history.
Loved it, well done!
I just found this and I am so fired up. Look forward to to listening!
It is a joy to learn and reflect. In public gatherings where the Word and His Story are taught, I laugh sometimes and people around think I'm impious. But I suppose I am just an odd temperament among the Family.
Great teaching! Thanks for making this available.
Great speaker! nice lecture
New to your page, subscribed. I am not Presbyterian but recognize high quality research and lectures that keep one interested and learn. These are really good. Thank you for making these and making them available.
Delighted to hear from you. Thank you!
These lectures are amazing!
Thank you!
Whatever God calls you to do today He will give the grace for doing that 🙏
Nothing can separate us from love of Christ
How wonderfully the Lord lead you to encourage me, a good example how church history can be correlated to the present day threats. Thank you.
Really interesting! As a Brazilian mainline Presbyterian, this will help me a lot to understand more about our history. I will listen to the other videos. Thank you.
There are Presbyterians in Brazil?
@@daguroswaldson257 Around 1 million Presbyterians, 700k in the mainline which has been conservative since its foundation, 165 years ago.
this is the history of the Catholic Church
Enjoying your lecture series on Church History!! Thanks so much!
Very great lecture, thank you so much!
You're welcome. Thanks for your interest!
Many thanks Brother for your work, greetings and blessings from Scotland having completed studies on the Historical context of the Christina faith I have begun these lectures with great excitement many thanks indeed
Thank you! I have deep love for my Scottish roots in the Presbyterian tradition. It's an honor to hear from you!
Mr. Gore, you are such an elegant teacher, I wish I had your class....may the Grace of Lord keep Shining thru you in teaching the Good Word....God Bless you and your family!!!
...and God's richest blessings to you as well. Thank you!
Thank you!
GREAT SERIES, essential, regardless of your view of or about religion.
Very enlightening & interesting. Thank you for presenting Church History which deepens Catholic faith. Hope this can be included in Catechism. God bless.
I loved the part at the end about Gods grace
Fabulous 🙏 God Bless 🙏
Amazing... Thank you!
Thank you for this great lecture. Between you and Ryan Reeves, I believe there is hope that I will get my knowledge of the early church leaders, thinkers, and heretics straightened out. I quietly sobbed hearing Polycarp’s last words, and was comforted by your reassurance that if called upon to make a pro/con choice regarding my faith, that God’s grace will guide me through. And Romans 8:28 has to be on a par with some of the greatest quotes from Shakespeare, besides being perhaps some of the most comforting words from the Bible, outside of Psalms. This from someone who still has huge gaps to fill with regards to the Great Book. Thank you for your lectures, and your lessons.
you are a very Teacher, God bless you.
Bruce, this is one very powerful lecture. So moving and so real, especially of Polycarp and of your analysis, of his words even moved me myself. Where do you find the incredible method of persuasion, I do not know, and on the other hand I would be the very first person to second your nomination to be the President if it being possible, because I know you would be a leader that can put all the other presidents to shame.
Thanks for this lecture. So much food for thought indeed.
Dave
Daveyo747 Thanks for your kind remarks!
***** It is true, because you have a gift that is beyond my ability, so natural yet so powerful that drives home your presentations. I can only dream of being able to do like you can do, and captivate people in keeping their interest on your lecture full 100%. I can assure you if your lecture is a 24 hour marathon, I would put toothpicks to keep my eyes opened like Mr. Bean did when he wanted to go to a beach in Cannes France.
Anyway, good to hear from you again.
Awesome teaching
Deon Rudon Thank you!
Your welcome
I would really appreciate if you could make a teaching on TALMUDISM in connection with Religious threat.
( " the book Facts are Facts by Benjamin H Freedman") is a must read for the serious Bible student.
Pertaining Clement; “Some things never change”, true. Having that in mind, It’s rather telling how today the church at large rebuffed clement of Alexandria and does exactly the opposite, gives the wheel of the SUV to the teenagers and nowadays it’s the youngsters and it’s culture that is leading the church in every way.
Some things never change, but this time our response to the same issue was not correct. Clement should be read together with his reproofs more often today, don’t you agree Mr Gore?
So do you think Clement was wrong in his rebuke of the young men?
Thank you very much for sharing this lecture with us all.
...and thank you for your interest!
Such a wonderful lecture! I think I found what I will be listening to during my work days :) Greetings from Ukraine!
God's richest blessing and protection to you!
Enjoy your lessons and admire you knowledge. Great presentation skills and subjects make these lessons invaluable.
Thanks for work and efforts.
Thank you!
You bring history to life, Bruce. I love history but at my Catholic school, I chose Latin instead. In retrospect, I should have chosen History. You are also a comedian, which makes your lectures more attractive to listen to.
Thanks, although I think it's more accurate to say that history brings me to life! Either way, I appreciate you kind feedback.
I feel that a special supplemental lecture on St. Irenaeus and the Council of Carthage 397 could be profitably added to this series. As per the "young turks rebellion" at the end of the 1st Century, the opposite side of the coin is that the Old Leadership was dying off and needed replenishing. It is good to respect the older leaders, but it is also good that the older leaders groom their successors. The replenishment of the leaders also needs to be discussed in conjunction with the idea of Apostolic Succession.
Good thoughts. Thanks for the feedback!
I have watched this series of videos before. It is my desire to teach this information to fellow Christians, at least up until Jonathan Edwards, in a Sunday School class. If this information was in a book, like the Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible, I would buy it.
Excelente topics Brother Bruce . It really brought more light 💡 of understanding between Gnostic and Gnosticism 😊
Great and nice job 👍
Gracias!
Good work .i wish people learned history it will really open eyes !
I bought your book after watching the whole series, and I am here for consulting on the Church fathers..
What is the title of his book?
Bruce Gore . Interesting and informative series Bruce. Have I missed the bit about the Jesuits? I don’t believe you mention them much. Any links to where you explain their role and the pull towards ecumenicalism and the spiritual exercises of Loyola ? Those spiritual exercises that now dominate so many of the ‘Protestant ‘ denominations. I look forward to your reply.
Thanks for the feedback. I have only treated the Jesuits in a cursory fashion, but may take up the topic again as time and opportunity permit.
Hey, there's another Bruce Gore series! This should take the edge off the end of football season.
Yeah...I lost interest when the Seahawks went down.
There is a great new movie out by martin scorcaisey about the christians in nagasaki.....it seems to capture this very thing.....the forcing of denial.....its called "the silence" and it is breathtaking.....BRUCE GORE IS TOP O' THE POPS FOR CLARITY I FIND.
Interesting how Christianity was growing and expanding. I wonder how the Good News was getting out to masses?
I have finished my first lecturer in 22/12/2021. 6 years later. Amazing presentation skills. Heard you from a Pastoral Student here in Kenya.
Thank you, and blessings to you and yours!
10:50 Beautiful words
very good info. thank you.
Thanks!
...no need to respond to my question on the Peter Waldo video..this is such a help. I watched this a long time ago..but my mind wasn't ready for it..now things are "clicking" better..I didn't know Antoninus Pius was still a part of the persecution..I thought he "undid it" so to speak..it makes WAY more sense now knowing that he was when counting 10. I'm JUST getting into reading the early church writers..I was stubborn thinking it all stopped at the Bible..but now..I think.."they didn't consider Isaiah's work much for a hundred years or so, and they wouldn't consider the early church writers as much at the time..and people have a hard time with the Bible much less ADDING anything else.. EVEN TO THIS DAY.."..and I think if they hadn't glorified/deified just the title of "the Bible"..and shut their minds off at ANY other works after...I personally feel they would stop throwing crap at a wall with Revelation hoping something will stick..lol.
only decsent religios history ive yet found on youtube....a voice of accuracy in a sea of skewed propaganda.....onya bruce.
Something (trivia) that I find interesting? Titus Domitian summoned the grandson of Jude (brother of Christ) to speak of his uncle Christ. At the Imperial Court in Rome.
Professor do you have a teaching on the Novatian Schism ?
According to Abelard Reuchlin, Pliny the Younger was Arrius Calpurnius Piso's much younger foster brother. Pliny wrote most of the letters of Paul and assisted Arrius in writing the book of Luke.
Roman Piso has published several papers on Pliny. Arrius = St. Peter. Pliny = St. Paul.
St. Polycarp = Proculus Calpurnius Piso, Arrius' son and New Testament author.
All around great presentation. One mistake though, Clement was the 4th Bishop of Rome. It was Peter, Linus, Cletus, then Clement.
Great lecture..
+Maria Billingsley Thank you!
"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. {15} Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. {16} Be of the same mind one toward another. *Mind not high things, **_but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits._* {17} Recompense to no man evil for evil. *Provide things honest **_in the sight of all men._* {18} If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. {19} Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. {20} *Therefore **_if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:_* for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. {21} *Be not overcome of evil, **_but overcome evil with good._*" (Romans 12:14-21) "And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; *that he might make thee know that **_man doth not live by bread only,_** but **_by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD_** doth man live.*" (Deuteronomy 8:3) " *_And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,_* {3} *Blessed are **_the poor in spirit:_* for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. {4} Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. {5} Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. {6} *Blessed are they **_which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:_** for they shall be filled.*" (Matthew 5:2-6)
" *{9} But take heed to yourselves: **_for they shall deliver you up to councils;_* and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: *_and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them._* {10} *_And the gospel must first be published AMONG ALL_** nations. **_{11} But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up,_*_ take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, _*_neither do ye premeditate_*_: but _*_whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye_*_: for _*_it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost._*" (Mark 13:9-11)
Very thoughtful, thanks!
Soul food.
The Gospel was published to ALL the Nations of Israel
I really like the 2nd century video. I can't find your video on the 1st century! Do you have it here online?? Thank you.
I have seven lectures dealing with first century history. They are part of a playlist available on my TH-cam channel called Historical Context of the Bible. The first of those lectures is here: th-cam.com/video/E4pkKtDMJo8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your interest!
Hi, Bruce, Have you published a book which covers the material you present in this series of lectures?
+Thabani Maphosa Such a book is only a twinkle in the eye of my publisher. There are excellent resources in church history available, however, and little need for me to rewrite a story that has been well documented by others. Thanks for your interest!
Pretty sure 2nd bishop of Rome was Linus. He was the guy in the quiet period, the only one of the first 6 who didn't get martyred.
I think you are correct on that.
@@GoreBruce There is always a first time!
HI Bruce Gore, I am trying to understand what it means that we are Gods husbandry. Do you have a contact that I could email you some of my questions. Sole Deo Gloria.
Hello Teya Teya! You may contact me at bruce@brucegore.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Can you recomened me best protestant channels that dealing with church history?
My series on church history is offered from a Protestant perspective. I'm not familiar with other options to make any recommendations.
@@GoreBruce In your lectures you don't displays sources of informations.
@@BeniaminZaboj Most of my content can be sourced in Philip Schaff‘s History of the Christian Church.
@@GoreBruce But this is very old work from 19-th ceuntry, why you only basing lectures mostly of such thing? You don't use modern sources?
An interesting fact I think a lot of people don't notice. Polycarp was discipled by the apostle John. He was also baptised by John. In his speech to Rome just before his death, he says 86 years he has served Christ. He was 86 when he said this. If he had served Christ his entire 86 years of life, and had been baptised by the apostle John, then wouldn't that imply he was baptised as an infant by the apostle John... Just a thought.
Interesting thought! Thanks!
Infant baptism appears to have been the standard practice of the church until it was objected to by Tertullian in the late second century.
Mr. Gore do you still recommend Bruce Shelley's Church History ?
What else if any would you recommend ?
Another great lecture by the way !
Also, where can I find a collection of these early Christian writings ?
Shelley’s history is an excellent introduction to church history. He avoids a lot of technical detail, and writes in an interesting way that is engaging and clear. For students who are looking for a more comprehensive treatment of particular areas of church history, there are other resources that go into greater detail. I believe the most thorough treatment of the subject remains Philip Schaff’s 8 volume treatment of the history of the Christian movement.
@@GoreBruce thanks again
@@GoreBruce my apologies but you may have perhaps become my goto for book recommendations. I will attempt to not bother you for a few days after this question. Do recommend a good read concerning the life of the apostles during and/or following the life of Christ ?
@@patriothippie5881 Best place to start is with the 'father' of Church History, Eusebius:
www.amazon.com/Eusebius-Ecclesiastical-History-Complete-Unabridged/dp/1975666887/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1H7WTBHT92RKB&dchild=1&keywords=eusebius+church+history&qid=1617389969&sprefix=eusebius%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWUFPSDhFT1hNMFI1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTg3NzM1MllNVzU3QlJGVzRGVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgxNzg5RjZSNFZPNk82V0dOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
The most comprehensive collection of early Christian writings is 'The Ante-nicene fathers'
holybooks.com/ante-nicene-fathers-vol-i-ix/
Cool. I didn't know ireneaus was a student of polycarp that's nice info
Clement of Rome was a student of the Apostle Paul
@@jamesking8241 XD I know i was reading through phillip schaffs Introduction to clements first epistle. Eusabius also mentions him aswell
What's the name of the song at the end of the video?
A Bach Recital, Simon Wynberg, Guitar
Very good and helpful. What lectures cover the 1st century?
Please find my playlist on Historical Context of the Bible and refer to the last few lectures that cover events of the first century. Thanks for your interest!
Bruce Gore Thanks. I came across your material while teaching through Daniel at an EPC in Laurel, Mississippi. Very helpful material. Are you familiar with the preaching and commentaries of Dale Ralph Davis? Your teaching styles are similar. I commend is OT commentaries to you.
I consider it quite a complement to be compared favorably with Dr. Davis. Thanks!
sir, In which video can I watch about Serapis and Hippocrates being explained from greek mythology.
Was the first organized church Orthodoxy? If so when did it begin? Was hoping to find that answer with this lecture.
The Eastern Orthodox churches (Greek, Russian, etc.) did not really show up in history as a defined branch of the Christian movement until much later, especially after the fall of the western Roman empire (c. 476).
Hi Pastor Gore. Do you believe that the Montanists were sort of the predecessors for the modern day Charismatic or Pentecostal movement or that they, at least, share some perspectives?
I think the Montanists represent a strand of Christian thought that has been with us in virtually every generation. It tends to decry the 'lifelessness' of the contemporary church, it tends to emphasize an immediate and rather dramatic expression of the work of the Spirit, and it tends to view itself as a harbinger of the soon return of Christ. We've always had such movements. Some but not all charismatic / Pentecostal types had embraced such views. Thanks for a good question, Pastor.
shalum. just found your site. do you have a series about the hebrew israelites according to torah. i couldn't find your series before 70ad
Thanks for your interest. Please see the following playlist:th-cam.com/video/L-nhOwEwtrE/w-d-xo.html
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I need to understand something. Paul had previously preached in Antioch and believers were called Christians. How did it become the centre of Jewish CHRISTIANITY?
After Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD, many Jewish Christians eventually wound up in Antioch.
I watched the presentation on both Luther and Calvin, I found both to be very well put together. I do; however, have many questions about some of the actual doctrines that they taught. Do you have any sources to look into that some more? Thanks for your service.
I am currently developing a course covering philosophy and history of Christ which will cover those matters in greater detail, but it will be a while before I reach that period.
Please keep me posted, my email is consumed46@gmail.com
Thanks. I will!
@Bruce Gore why we're the montanists considered heretical?
Most of our knowledge of the Montanists comes from those who opposed them, and who generally regarded them as heretical. The crux of the issue seems to be related to their belief that their founder was given new revelations, especially regarding the end-times, which were put on the same authority as the canonical scriptures.
What about them setting Polycarp on fire but he wasnt burnt so they stabbed him?
actually, Clement of Rome was the FOURTH, not the third. Peter led the church until 67, Linus until 76, Anacletus until 91, and then we get Clement until 100. As for a LUcius that you mentioned, that was not until half a century later. Lucius led the Church from 153-154.
Victor Tellez Thanks for the clarification!
Peter being the first bishop is not factual history. Paul's letter to Romans written in 50 AD, never mentions Peter when he greets the important members of congregation in name. We do know however, Peter was trying to convert Jews and Gentiles in Jerusalem and Antioch according to Paul's letter to Galatians written in same time period.
@Protestant Warrior You are a bit off. First of all, the user name that you use implies you might not be above twisting facts and twisting them to fit your view. I hope I am wrong about this point. Secondly, it is a fact that Peter and Paul both were in Prison together. If Peter was sharing a cell with Paul why would he send greetings? He is right there with him. Thirdly, the biblical references we have of Peter in Jerusalem date to the early years all before the year 35. This is like saying there is no immigration because birth certificates show a different birth place. fourthly, Peter writes in his letters that he writes from Babylon which was an early church reference for Rome. fifthly, we know there was a Christian community because Paul wrote to it. Every early community had a bishop. If Peter was not the bishop of Rome, can you tell me who it was then? This last point alone is enough to destroy your rebuttal. If there was a community in Rome, that means there was a bishop there in the first place. If there is no bishop in Rome, then there is no Christian community in Rome. If there is a Christian community in Rome there is a bishop in Rome. Therefore, whether it was Peter or not it makes no difference. (although history proves it was Peter). And if there is a bishop of Rome, there is a pope, or that is the term used for the bishop of Rome.
@@mightyeagle51 what documents are there that say Paul shared a prison cell with Peter?
The 12 Apostles were trained by Jesus and Sent out to preach and teach itineraries overseers
Why would Peter called to be An Apostle to The 12 tribe’s of Israel settle down in Gentile Rome?
But Paul was sent to The Gentiles!
Why would 2 Apostles be stepping on each other’s toes? When All The earth needed The Gospel message?
Do you think RC is anything remotely like the first generation church?
Which lecture should I watch before this one?
This is the first in a series that treats the history of the Christian movement from the 2nd century to the present. The series that preceded it was on biblical history, found in the Playlist, Historical Context of the Bible. Thanks for your interest!
Fantastic lectures,thankyou from the Uk.
Can these be purchased on dvd anywhere?
These are not available on dvd. They are, however, available as downloads if you would like. Please contact me at bruce@brucegore.com. Thanks for your interest!
Excellent lectures Bruce. I just send you an email. Merry Christmas
Thank you!
I noticed that you are giving a Sunday school lesson. Is it because the Sabbath is on Sunday? Because I know your historical lessons also tie into a lot of Christians not being allowed to honor the true Sabbath... Can someone give me some insight.
I follow the mainstream tradition of the church that regards the Saturday Sabbath as a mark of the Old Covenant that was brought to its completion in Christ, as he set aside permanently the Old and inaugurated the New Covenant in his redemptive work. The primary significance of the Old Covenant Sabbath was to point to the 'rest' given to God's people in that finished work of Christ.
The New Testament therefore does not repeat the rule as to a Saturday Sabbath, but rather affirms that for the Christian the Sabbath is 'today' (Hebrews 3 & 4), i.e., every day is a day of 'rest' in Christ and his atoning work. It is for this reason that the New Covenant warns against traditional Jewish Sabbath keeping (Col. 2:16-17), and leaves the matter of observances of particular days to the individual conscience (Rom. 14:5-6).
Very early in Christian history, Sunday was chosen as the day of worship, which seemed appropriate enough given that the Saturday Sabbath celebration God's work in creation, and Sunday was the day in which the great event of a New Creation occurred. It has generally been understood, however, that the choice of Sunday was not a New Testament mandate, but a natural and convenient recognition that we are in a New Covenant, that we are still required to meet in corporate worship (Heb. 10:24-25), and that the first day of the week was a good choice for a convenient time to do so.
The degree to which a Sunday Sabbath was observed as a day of 'rest' has been a matter of varying opinion, but as a rule Christian people have generally believed that it is good to have a day off, a day of rest, and have therefore followed to a greater of lesser extent the standards set forth in connection with the Sabbath regulations of the Old Testament, but recognizing that the New Testament itself is conspicuously silent on the application of such rules.
Re-council REG
There was no *evening and morning* on the seventh day, when God rested. Genesis chaptet 1
The internal evidence in Hebrew chapters 4 suggests this rest day was and *IS* still open, and is a *condition Christians can enter into* in Christ Jesus, the Lord of the sabbath.
You need to come out of the *cave of shadows* into the *realities in Christ*
Shalom in his rest 🙏
Acts 3 v 24 All The prophets spoke of those Last Days ~ of the old Sinai covenant.
St Linus was the 2nd Bishop of Rome (25:10)
The mother and daughters of harlots, not the god of Israel, but Sunday Easter Xmas so this is how it started after we went into captivity.
what is your thoughts on Israel being back in THEIR land and Ez 38
Acts chapters 2 ~ 5 The first believers who had just been baptised in The 🕊Holy Spirit 🔥
Sold their land!? Physical Israel was no longer important!
God by His long suffering Grace gave The Jews 1 full generation (40 years) to change their minds (repent)
They didn’t but went into Jerusalem as The Roman armies surrounding the capital Temple city
While The believers remembered what The Messiah had said to them ~ they fled
70 ad The Temple and old covenant age was totally dissolved by YHVH
Just as HE said.
The New Covenant Kingdom is within ~ spiritual ~ invisible not observable not physical.
What is the end goal of modern Judaism in the modern Jewish state?
A new temple??
Definitely Not YHVH idea!!!
So who will sit in it??
Only trouble can come of it!
Sir Can you send me pdf book or lecture text all?
I would like to help. Can you clarify what you are hoping to receive?
You can turn on the transcipt by clicking the 3 dots under the video on You Tube and copy it to document of your choice. Hope this helps.